A Full Body Workout Exercise Full Body Workout. Your brain doesn’t think in single muscles, it thinks in terms of movement patterns, Human evolution led to five basic movements, which encompass nearly all of our everyday motions. Meaning your workout needs just five exercises, one from each of these categories: push (pressing away from you), […]
Research outlines how longer lives are tied to physical activity Taking it easy as you get older is wrong. A team of evolutionary biologists and biomedical researchers. layout evolutionary and biomedical evidence showing that humans, who evolved to live many decades after they stopped reproducing. Also evolved to be relatively active in their later years. […]
Preventing Risks of Dementia. There is no one specific method, treatment or substance that is proven to prevent dementia. However, the good news is that we know that there are things you can do to reduce your risk of dementia. All thanks to the many studies being done on risk and prevention. So then, many […]
Abdominal exercises for core strength Exercises For Core Strength. Let’s take a look at some core strengthening exercises. These will help you improve core strength. Abdominal Exercises For Core Strength. As an example, you’ll want to choose 3 or 4 of these exercises and perform them roughly three times a week to start. However, it’s […]
Sarcopenia = Muscle Loss As You Age Avoid Muscle Loss as You Age?. If you’re over 50 and don’t feel as strong as you used to be. Also, if you don’t have as much stamina as you once did, it’s not surprising. So then, just like bone density decreases with age, we also lose skeletal […]
What Muscles Will You Be Targeting Lower Body Strength. To stretch and strengthen your hips, you’ll want to target: The gluteus maximus, the main extensor muscle of the hip And gluteus medius, the main muscle on the side of the hip Lower Body Strength. Essentially, you’ll be strengthening and stretching the back and sides of the hips. […]
Why Do You Get Stiff And Lose Mobility Important Daily Stretches. Counteract all that slouching, slumping and even ageing by improving your flexibility and range of motion. Plus, learn the benefits of stretching for older adults. Here’s what happens: As we age, our muscle mass reduces, (sarcopenia). Also, our tendons and connective tissue become stiffer, […]
Dietary Supplements For Older Adults. Nutritional supplements can be beneficial at any age. However, they can also have unwanted side effects, such as unsafe prescription drug interactions. Also, they might not work at all. So then, it’s essential to understand the supplements you are taking and why you are taking them. Therefore, talk with your […]
The Full Push-Up Is Not Easy The Full Push-Up. Push–ups help build strength, burn more calories, increase mental toughness and instil confidence.” They work every muscle in your body, from your neck to your toes. As a result, strengthening your chest, abs, shoulders and triceps. So then, push-ups are a full-body workout. This requires more strength than […]
What are personal alarms? Personal Alarms For Older Adults. Personal alarms allow people to call for assistance if they have an accident or a fall at home. And they can help older and less abled people to feel safer at home. Thus allowing them to remain independent for longer. Hence, they can also offer peace […]